Horror Story to Fairytale: A Tiny Home Reinvents Itself

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Lisbon, the coastal as well as hilly capital of Portugal is home to beautiful pastel-coloured
buildings and numerous quaint cafes. Architecturally speaking, modern touches
and contemporary ideas are increasingly being embraced in this city, and old
apartments are getting remodelled into stylish and updated living spaces. And that
is exactly what we are about to see in the makeover of this tiny abode, which
was skilfully rendered by the interior architects at BL Design E Arquitectura
De Interiores. The apartment was originally dingy and extremely drab with dirty
walls, ageing tiles and gloomy corners. But now, it is a smart, colourful and
refreshing place to come back to after a hard day at work. Come witness the
transformation more closely.

Before: A disappointing kitchen

Cozinha: Antes

The old kitchen was done up with very dark cabinetry which made it look smaller and more claustrophobic
than it actually was. The tiles used for the space might have looked charming
at some point, but now they seemed extremely old-fashioned and uninspiring. The
kitchen called for more brightness and openness.

After: Smart, bright and practical

Sala e Cozinha

The revamped kitchen is now simply amazing, loaded with freshness and practicality. The most obvious
change that we can notice is the demolition of the small partition that was
redundant, and was unnecessarily hindering the operation of the kitchen. The
gloominess of the kitchen has been addressed with clean white walls combined
with wood and brick finishes, to produce visual interest. The multifunctional
furniture piece which serves as a workbench as well as a breakfast counter is
an innovative addition too. Lastly, the floral arrangements and wall arts add
pizzazz in good measure.

Before: The bathroom oozed with dullness

Instalação Sanitária: Antes

The old bathroom had a gloomy, worn out and depressing look. It was a plain room where the walls right from the ceiling to the floor were
coated with mundane awful coloured tiles. The WC had started to yellow, and promised anything
but rejuvenation. Lighting was insufficient too.

After: Colour and glass save the day

Wow! The new bathroom looks so spacious and cheerful. It flaunts a retro touch along with love
for modernism. The mint green wall tiles add a whole new dimension to the space,
while the mirrors enhance the roominess of the scanty space. A more modern WC
has taken the smartness of the bathroom up a notch.

Before: The nightmarish courtyard

Páteo: Antes

It is always a blessing to have an outdoor space in a residence, however small it may be. But
having an outdoor space like the one shown in the photograph is a pain, owing to
the stained walls and the weathered couch. Overall, the
place looked unloved and uncared for. You will be surprised to look at the
transformation though.

After: Quaint outdoor pleasures guaranteed

Páteo

Just a few changes in the old courtyard design have completely changed the look of the place. Now
the courtyard is filled with character and light. The walls have been freshly
painted and the old couch has been removed to make the space look larger. Stones
pave the floor, while a quaint white seating arrangement beckons you to unwind
here. Overall, it has become a cosy little space suitable for a few drinks or a
romantic dinner.

The transformation that
this tiny house has undergone shows that space cannot be a constraint, if
powerful designs and stylish touches are brought into play. Here is
another before and after story that you might find inspiring - Ugh to Wow: A Polish Apartment Transforms Unbelievably.